a new device
I’ve put in patent papers for a new
device that measures feeling in the hu–
–man heart. In fact you’re holding it right now.
Give it to someone, tell them to look down
and read it: You are beautiful. You look
good in those clothes. You’ve got great taste in books.
I think you’re nice and like to spend my time
with you. So. Did they straighten up and smile
a little, secretly, all to themselves?
By that one indication you can tell
they have a heart & soul & sense of humor.
Don’t worry if they didn’t, though: there’s error.
It’s more accurate than you would think,
but I am still working out some kinks…